Bulldogs Blank Robert Morris, 3-0, At Flyer Classic

Sep 19, 2008

Junior Nick
Hegeman posted his third shutout in as many starts and Butler
cruised to a 3-0 victory over Robert Morris in the first round of
the Dayton Flyer Courtyard By Marriott Tournament in Dayton, Ohio,
on Friday (Sept. 19). The defending champion Bulldogs will face
Marshall in the final round on Sunday (Sept. 21).

Hegeman, getting his second consecutive start, keyed Butler's
defense and helped the Bulldogs (4-1-1) record their fifth shutout
in six matches this season. He had two saves in each period, while
recording his fourth career shutout.

Junior Boris
Gatzky gave the Bulldogs the lead for good just over 17 minutes
into the contest. He took a pass from senior Frank Patano at the
top of the box and fired a shot into the upper righthand corner of
the net. It was his first goal of the season.

The Bulldogs struck again just seven minutes later when Patano,
MVP of last year's Dayton Tournament, took a pass from sophomore Ben Sippola and
blasted a shot past Robert Morris goalkeeper Matt Felice. It was
Patano's fifth goal of the season.

Freshman Matt
Hedges closed the scoring four minutes into the second period
with his first collegiate goal. Senior Eduardo Garcia
picked up an assist on the final goal.

Butler out-shot the Colonials (1-4-1), 22-10, in the match. The
Bulldogs had a season-high 11 shots on goal and finished with a 7-2
advantage in corner kicks. Patano led the Bulldogs with seven
shots, including three shots on goal.

The Bulldogs will try to capture a second consecutive Flyer
Tournament crown on Sunday when they face Marshall at 12 noon at
Baujan Field.